Aviation Upgrade: Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport is set for a major overhaul, with bids now being sought for Taxiway Charlie rehabilitation and reconstruction of the main runway, part of the wider $140B aviation budget. Energy & Finance: A Venezuelan-owned bank in Puerto Rico claims it helped secure financing for Guyana’s US$759M Gas-to-Energy project at Wales, adding fresh controversy to the deal. Uranium Push: U92 Energy has closed the acquisition of the full historical technical dataset for its Kurupung uranium project, clearing the way for an updated resource estimate and an inaugural drill program. Gold Expansion: G Mining Ventures says its G2 Goldfields acquisition will lift annual gold output toward about 500,000 ounces at Oko West, as it targets a longer mine life. Local Industry Strategy: President Ali urged foreign brands to invest in onshore production, not just sell into Guyana, while also calling for private sector “industrial ecosystems” beyond retail. Mining Ownership Plan: Government is moving to establish a national mining consortium to expand citizen ownership and bring small, medium and large miners into one investment structure. Tourism & Connectivity: President Ali is courting Sandals for a Guyana eco-resort, while Tobago announced plans for more direct flights (including from Toronto, Miami and possibly Ogle in Guyana). Maritime Cooperation: Guyana hosted a regional meeting of maritime administrators focused on practical cooperation to strengthen safety, security and governance across the Caribbean. Agriculture Support Debate: Letters question the rationale and monitoring behind cash transfers to rice farmers in Regions 5 and 6, asking why other farmers were excluded.